Regarding the staples/guards:
1. Most kampilans had the staples only on one side, the side where the back of the hand held the grip.
2. Most staples were made of iron, though some were also made of bronze/brass.
Regarding the hilt:
1. I have seen documentation attributing this type of hilt with the Iranun/Ilanum peoples.
2. Kai you might be right on a possibly slightly later date for the hilt.
Regarding the blade:
1. I do agree that the blade needs to have the active red rust removed and then re-etched.
2. I also think the blade fits into the mid-to slightly later 19th century quality.
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